Android Auto Update Now Available At Chevy Dealers

Dealers will install software update for eight-inch MyLink radios free-of-charge

2016-03-01
GM Media

DETROIT – U.S. Chevrolet dealers now have the software to update eight-inch MyLink systems with Android AutoTM capability in select 2016 model year vehicles. The update is only available through Chevrolet dealers.

Owners of 2016 model year Chevrolet vehicles that qualify for the software update will receive a communication from the brand on how to receive the update at no cost. The update is expected to take approximately 30 minutes.
“We are working with our dealers to make the software update as quick and easy as possible to minimize any inconvenience to our owners,” said Brian Sweeney, U.S. vice president of Chevrolet.

Chevrolet models with the seven-inch MyLink system already include both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay capability and therefore do not require any update. Apple CarPlay has been integrated with both the seven-inch and eight-inch MyLink systems in select vehicles since the start of the 2016 model year.

2016 model year Cruze sedans with compatible MyLink systems will arrive in dealer showrooms with both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay capability installed and will not require the software update.

Chevrolet offers Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility in more models than any automotive brand. The 14 Chevrolet models include vehicles ranging from the brand’s most affordable car, the all-new 2016 Spark, to its highest performance model, the Corvette Z06.

Using either application is simple in a compatible 2016 Chevrolet. A “Projection” icon on the MyLink screen is visible when a phone is not connected, then changes to indicate either Apple CarPlay or Android Auto (whichever is applicable) when a compatible phone is connected via USB.

Android Auto requires a phone running the Android Lollipop 5.0 operating system or higher, while Apple CarPlay requires an iPhone 5 or later. The user interfaces themselves are designed and developed by Apple (for Apple CarPlay) and Google (for Android Auto).

Compatible third-party apps need to be downloaded to a phone before using. Apple and Google’s privacy statements and terms of use apply. Data rates will also apply.

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Wonder if cars now being built have this already?

 

Is there a reference of some kind to give the dealership? I called them and they said they had no idea what I was talking about, and that they aren't aware of any software updates.

 

So 2015 owners have to pay for the update?

 

The 2015 hardware will not support the Android Auto software.

 

Having mine done at MacMulkin Thursday after work.

 

Got it done last night, took them about 90 minutes. Works as advertised!

 

I'm rather disappointed that this won't work on the '15 cars. I would love that kind of functionality. Wonder if the chevy dealership would install the radio brain-box from a '16 car on my '15 and whether or not it would work...

 

Thats my exact question. Taking delivery in the next couple weeks and it would be nice to have them do it when it comes in if they dont do it at the factory. Anyone know?